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Aug. 25, 2008 - Update on AnnaBell |
I had a comment posted asking for an update about my Jack Rat (Jack Russell and Rat Terror mix). She has finished her 4-days of deflametories, and now we are on the regiment of every other day.
As of today, five days later, she is great. She still shivers (doc says pain) every once in the while, especially when she gets too active and plays to hard. For this, I have been keeping her in her cage. I do let her out to play, an hour at a time, then back into cage she goes. Also, when company comes over I can't have her out because she wants to hop up and down which is not very healthy for her right now.
We will be taking her back for X-Rays in a week to make sure everything is alright with her.
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Aug. 25, 2008 - WHOLESOME MOVIES TO WATCH WITH YOUR FAMILY |
I am posting this list of recommended movies so I can keep record of them myself. This was sent to me from Nancy Campbell on May 27th since I am an avid reader of "Above Rubies." To find more information please visit her website.
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Disclaimer:
The following movie recommendations have been emailed to me from our Above Rubies subscribers. I rarely have time to watch movies and do not have time to check all the following movies. Therefore, I cannot claim that they will be absolutely according to your standards. There may be many that you may not want to watch. However, I am sure that most of them would be the best that are available.
It will still be your responsibility to check each individual movie. If you are unsure about any movie, check out more information from the following websites before renting or purchasing.
You may like to print off this list for quick referral.
Sources to find good movies:
The following are websites that our readers have recommended to check out the decency of movies you may be interested in watching.
http://christiananswers.net/spotlight/movies
You can click on "excellent" or "good" and a list in alphabetical order will appear. You can then click on any title and see the review and get information on the movie. Hit the back arrow at the top left of the screen to return to the list. This website gives full details and moral rating on everything from what is out at the theater to movie rentals.
www.netflix.com
www.sullivanentertainmentboutique.com
www.pluggedinonline.com/movies/ 'Shining a Light on the World of Popular Entertainment'. A Christian source that evaluates movies based on several elements. The author generally gives his take on whether or not the movie is "family friendly".
www.kids-in-mind.com
www.visionvideo.com
www.libraryanded.com
www.foxfaith.com
www.christianmovie.com
www.screenit.com
www.christianbooks.com
www.familyfocusfilms.org (movies edited for family viewing; great prices)
www.americanvision.com (They have a page on their website dedicated to movies they recommend and describe.)
www.ignatius.com Ignatius Press. PO Box 1339, Ft. Collins, CO 80522 1-800-651-1531.
www.campusi.com
Feature Films for Families
They have LOTS of movies made specifically for families. Their contact number is 1-800-FAMILYTV. Address is PO Box 572410, Murray, Utah, 84157
http://www.familytv.com/
Vision Forum Movies
www.visionvideo.com ~ 1-800--523-0226
www.christiancinema.com
www.MovieMars.com
One reader mentions SKY ANGEL, a Christian satellite service which is much better than cable or other satellite services (and cheaper -$14.99/mo.). It shows all the Creation Science programming! You can get more information at www.skyangel.com
You can purchase a censoring device at Target (called "Clear Play". The link is:http://www.clearplay.com/ ; You then pay a small subscription fee to "clean up" any questionable movies. Another lady writes about ClearPlay. "You can research it on the internet, it's a DVD player, now available at Target for $50. It uses specialized software and movie specific filters to remove objectionable material from pre-selected movies. The filter is unlike anything you've seen before and removes the material in an almost seamless fashion. As with all things, this is no substitute for attentive parenting and doesn't necessarily make all the filtered movies acceptable, but it is a beneficial option for our family. It is not funded by any type of Christian organization, it's simply a family friendly alternative to the excessive language, violence, etc in modern movies."
Recommended Movies:
To find the following movies, do an Internet search for the title. Many can also be rented from your local library.
I will put an asterisk beside the movies that were recommended most frequently. I will also include comments from readers when they gave them. The only comments I have made throughout the list are in italics.
Nearly every person who emailed recommended the following four DVDs. They were the most popular recommendations.
Amazing Grace *
The true story of William Wilberforce and his fight to end the slave trade in the late 1700s in England. John Newton, who wrote the hymn "Amazing Grace," was a friend of his and together they worked to have the laws changed. There is some cleavage which I really wish they didn't put in there; we black those parts out and just listen to the words. There is a book which prompted the writing of the movie, The Wilberforce Connection. I would highly recommend the book and also the autobiography of John Newton.
http://preview.gospelcom.net/rev.php3?3104
Facing the Giants *
Fly Wheel *
Time Changer *
The year is 1890 and Bible professor Russell Carlisle has written a new manuscript entitled "The Changing Times." His book is about to receive a unanimous endorsement from the board members of the Grace Bible Seminary until his colleague Dr. Norris Anderson raises an objection. Dr. Anderson believes that what Carlisle has written could greatly affect the future of coming generations. Using a secret time machine, Anderson sends Carlisle over 100 years into the future, offering him a glimpse of where his beliefs will lead. www.TimeChangerMovie.com
Other recommended movies:
A Bountiful Blessing (a documentary on an amazing musical family)
A Far off Place (Teens have to escape poachers and cross a great desert)
A Girl of the Limberlost
A Good Year
A Grand Opening
A Journey Home *
A Little Princess *
A Man called Peter
A Tale of Two Cities
A Vow to Cherish * (a husband's vow to care for his wife with Alzheimer's)
A Walk to Remember (family edited version with Mandy Moore and Shane West)
Absent Minded Professor, The
African Safari
Agent Abbey
Akeelah and the Bee * (This is the favorite movie of my Liberian daughters).
Alamo
Albert and Victoria (by BBC) By David Cunliffe. Published in 2001 (The reader writes, "It is one of my all time favorites because of the high priority of marriage and family in a time of declining morals during the mid 1800's. The love story is so deep and meaningful. Albert (Victoria's first cousin) really marries her more of duty than anything. But over the course of the years, their vow and commitment to one another and Victoria learning to submit to her husband's leadership is beautifully orchestrated.)
All Creatures Great and Small (BBC Series which follows James Herriot's veterinary life during World War II times, before and after.
All Mine to Give * (older, tear-jerker movie, hard to find)
All the King's Horses
An American Girl Move - Molly
Angels in the Outfield (1990's version)
Anna and the King (modern version of "The King and I"; PG-13)
Anne of Avonlea * (Megan Follows)
Anne of Green Gables * and The Sequel *(Megan Follows)
Annie
Apocalypse
Appalachian Trail
Apple Dumpling Gang (an older funny film about three orphaned children with
Appointment, The
Arctic Tale
Around the World in 80 Days
A Stranger in my Forest
Astronaut Farmer, The
Atlantic
Babe (1)
Babe (2)
Babes in Toyland (with Annette Funicello)
Bachelor and the Bobby-Soxer, The
Balto (Disney cartoon - good one)
Bamboo in Winter
Barn Red
Beautiful People (by Jamie Uys) (This is a load of fun to watch - the whole family will enjoy watching it)
Because of Winn-Dixie *
Behind the Sun * (story of Christian missionary man in Muslim country)
Bells of St Mary's (with Bing Crosby)
Ben-Hur *
Beowulf
Beyond the Gates of Splendor (story of missionaries to Ecuador; PG-13)
Beyond the Next Mountain * (true missionary story about a Bible translator in India--available through www.visionvideo.com)
Big Red
Black Beauty * (Warner Bros., '99)
Black Stallion *
Blackbeard's Ghost * (A "bad" pirate has to redeem himself by helping some little old ladies save his home from the "bad guys")
Blood on the Mountain
Blue Bird, The
Blue Butterfly, The (a true story--very beautifully filmed)
Born Free/Living Free * - True animal story about Elsa the lioness
Borrowed Hearts (available only on Ebay, Amazon, or by telephone)
Borrowers, The
Brian's Song
Brother Enemy
Buttercream Gang *
Cabin in the Sky
Call of the Wild
Candle in the Dark (available through www.visionvideo.com)
Candleshoe (Disney)
Captain Courageous * (a spoiled teenager's journey to learn to work hard and face life's challenges)
Cars * (Disney animated; some suggestive stuff)
Castaway
Catch me if you Can
Champion, The
Charade
Chariots of Fire * (story of Eric Liddell who made headlines when he wouldn't do his Olympic run on Sunday)
Charlotte's Web (the new real life version)
Cheaper by the Dozen * (1949 version ONLY)
Children of Heaven
Children of the New Forest
China Cry * (true story)
Chitty Chitty Bang Bang
Christiana (Pilgrim's Progress Part 2â€"available through www.visionvideo.com)
Chronicles of Narnia, The (based on books by C.S. Lewis) * http://preview.gospelcom.net/rev.php3?2899 (BBC version is the best)
Cinderella (The TV version from the 60s with Leslie Ann Warren is good.)
Climb * (a Christian movie about mountain climbing and teaches great Christian values)
Coach
Come Away Home
Cool Runnings
Count of Monte Cristo, The * (with Jim Caviezel)
Crocodile Hunter (Steve Irwin)
Cross and the Switchblade, The ( The story of Nicki Cruz from David Wilkerson's view. I wouldn't recommend it for the kids though; it shows violence and people on drug trips. Nicki was the leader of a street gang in NYC. It is a great story of God's mercy and redemption! Amazing! -Bethany)
Crossing, The
Cutting Edge, The
Darby O'Gill and the Little People
David Copperfield
Davie Crocket
Day After Tomorrow, The (PG 13)
Deceived
Diary of Anne Frank, The
Dr. Doolittle
Dreamer * (Inspired by a true story)
Driving Miss Daisy
Duma
Eastern Bride, The
Eight Below * http://preview.gospelcom.net/rev.php3?2937
Elephant Man, The (true story about John Merrick)
Emma *
Emperors New Groove (comedy with no bad language or crude jokes; you would do well to skip the theme song though)
Enchanted (Disney)
End of Harvest
End of the Spear (story of Nate Saint and others; missionaries to the Waodanis in Ecuador; PG-13)
End of the Year
Eragon
Escape from Sohibor
Evan Almighty
Ever After (might include a wedding kiss, can't remember)
Everybody's Baby - The Rescue of Jessica McClure
Explorers
Extreme Days
Fanny Crosby
Fantasia 1 and 2
Father Goose
Fiddler on the Roof *
Fighting Temptations, The
Finding Nemo
Finding Neverland
First Emperor of China
Five Children and It
Flubber
Flying Scotsman, The
Follow Me, Boys * with Fred McMurray.
Follow the Stars Home
Fourth Wise Man, The
Freaky Friday * (old Disney version only, not Lindsey Lohan - The mother and daughter have to see each other's view points before they can change back into their own skin)
Friendly Persuasion (Civil war time and a Quacker family with Gary Cooper)
Friendship in Vienna (friendship between a Protestant and Jewish girl during WWII)
Friendship's Fields * A review can be seen at http://www.christiananswers.net/spotlight/movies/2000/friendshipsfield.html
Future Tense
Game Plan, The *
Gaslight
Gettysburg
Ghandi
Ghost and Mr. Chicken, The (Classic Disney movie)
GiGi
Gift of Love (true story of a son who donates a kidney to his grandmother)
Girl Who Spelled Freedom, The (Cambodian family experiences life in USA)
Girl of the Limberlost
Girl who Willed a Miracle, The (true story of an older couple taking in foster baby)
Glass Virgin, The (Catherine Cookson)
Glenn Miller Story, The
Gloomy Sunday
Gnome Mobile, The
God Grew Tired of Us
Gods and Generals
Gods must be Crazy, The (1 and 2)* The (very funny movies set in Africa)
God's Outlaws
Going my Way - with Bing Crosby
Gold through the Fire
Goodbye, Miss Fourth of July (Greek immigrant family in America experiences prejudice in 1917)
Goodbye, Mr. Chips
Gospel of John , The (2003)
Gospel, The
Great Day in Harlem (sounds very clean) - read about it, not seen it http://preview.gospelcom.net/rev.php3?1058 Â
Great Escape
Great Expectations (NOT the modern version)
Great Gatsby, The
Greatest Game Ever Played, The
Greatest Story Ever Told, The Grizzly Adams
Hanged on a Twisted Cross (documentary of Dietrich Bonhoeffer, available through www.visionvideo.com)
Happiest Millionare, The
Harvest of Fire
Harvey (excellent movie! 1950)
Healing, The
Heaven's Heroes
Heidi (with Maximillian Schell)
Helen Keller (a thirty minute cartoon)
Herbie movies
Heroes of Flight 93, The
Hidden Places
Hiding Place, The * (the Corrie ten Boom story)
Hitch
Hobbit, The (the cartoon version)
Holes (a children's movie that teens and adults will love)
Home Beyond the Sun
Home Coming, The (a Billy Graham movie)
Home Safe
Homeward Bound 1 and 2
Hoodwinked (an animation that is very clean and funny-Bethany)
Hook (A live action version of Disney's Peter Pan returns, with Dustin Hoffman playing Hook, and Robin Williams being a grown-up Peter Pan. Clean language and you get to see the growth of the relationship between father and son)
Hoosiers
Horatio Hornblower series (some violence and I've heard that the last two or three are not completely clean. Definitely not good for children - Bethany)
Horsemasters, The (excellent with A. Funicello)
How Green was my Valley
How the West was Won
Hunt for Red October, The
I am David * (The story of a precious boy who escapes from a war camp and journeys across Europe)
I remember Mama (a daughter's tribute to her immigrant mother)
I'd Climb the Highest Mountain (an old movie about a country preacher and his wife)
I.Q.
Ice Princess
In Love and War (Make sure it is the Hallmark version!)Â
Incredible Creatures that Defy Evolution 1, 2, and 3* - ExplorationFilms.com
Incredible Journey, The
Indescribable - Louie Giglio speaks on God and the Universe and shows amazing video and pictures of the Universe. It's not a movie, but definitely worth seeing. www.268generation.com (based on Isaiah 26:8) -Bethany
Indiana Jones movies
Inheritance, The
Inn of the Sixth Happiness, The * (about an English missionary, Gladys Aylward in China).
Iron Giant, The
Iron Will *
Jamaica Inn (excellent, with Jane Seymour)
Jan Amos Comenius (available through www.visionvideo.com)
Jane Eyre
Jeremy's Egg
Jesus Film
John Bunyan Story, The
John Wayne movies
John Wesley * (available through www.visionvideo.com)
Johnny Tremain
Judgment
Just Like Dad (Feature Films for Families)
Just Like Heaven (PG 13)
Kandahar (about the situation in the Middle East)
Karate Kid, The
Kate & Leopold
Kathleen (1941)
Kayla - a Cry in the Wilderness
Keeping Mum
Keeping the Promise
Key Largo
Kid, The (has one part that needs to be skipped; maybe more than one, I don't remember -Bethany)
Kidnapped
King and I, The
Knights of the South Bronx, The *
Lake House, The (unique love story)
Lassie (the newer version is excellent)
Last Flight Out *
Last Sin Eater *, The (based on Christian book by Francine Rivers, PG-13. A story about God's unbelievable grace and forgiveness through Jesus Christ. Directed by Michael Landon Jr.)
Late One Night
League of Extraordinary Gentlemen, The
Left Behind series: * (PG-13)
Legend of Sleepy Hollow, The (not cartoon)
Les Miserables * (70's version). There is also an earlier black and white version (a powerful version of this wonderful story which some folk say is the best of all) and there is a more recent 90's version. The two earlier versions would be best to watch.
Life with Father (with William Powell and Irene Dunne, takes place in early 1900's in New York City)
Little Kidnappers, The (excellent film)
Little Lord Fauntleroy
Little Men
Little Women (check out at http://preview.gospelcom.net/rev.php3?1254 (1933, 1949, and 2000. I don't remember how clean 2000 is, but the earlier ones are much better than modern chick flicks)
Locket, The
Longest Day, The
Lord of the Rings, The (a trilogy of movies based on books by Tolkien, rated PG-13) (These are not the kind of movies I like to watch! I haven't ever watched them, but loads of people love them. Nancy)
Lorna Doone
Lost Treasure of Sawtooth Island
Lost in the Barrens
Love Bug, The * (the original)
Love Comes Softy series ** (based on books by Janette Oke produced by Michael Landon, Jr. - Read reviews of each movie at www.christianbook.com)
Love Comes Softly
Love's Long Journey
Love's Enduring Promise
Love's Abiding Joy
Love's Unending Legacy
Love's Unfolding Dream
Lover Letter, The
Luther * (story of Martin Luther, starring Joseph Fiennes)
Made for Each Other
Magic of Ordinary Days (Hallmark - very good)
Man from Snowy River, The, 1 and 2
Man in the Iron Mask, The
Man who Shot Liberty Valance, The
Man without a Face
March of the Penguins
Martin Luther *
Mary Poppins
Masada
Mask of Zoro, The
Matrix, The (1999)
Mayor of Casterbridge , The
Meet Me in St. Louis
Miracle *
Miracle Hands (about Ben Carson, a Christian surgeon; an interesting documentary)
Miracle Maker, The * A very powerful clay-mation of the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus-excellent (with Patty Duke, NOT the recent release)
Miracle at Midnight
Miracle at Moreaux (true story of nuns who hide Jewish children)
Miracle in the Woods
Miracle of the Cards, The (the story of a little boy battling cancer and the stress his parents go through, and the faith they have to exercise)
Miracle of the White Stallions (true story of the Lippizander horses)
Miraculous Mission, The
Misadventures of Merlin Jones, The
Miss Potter * (About Beatrix Potter - sweet movie) http://preview.gospelcom.net/rev.php3?3084
Moment After, 1 and 2
Moment of Truth
Monkey's Uncle, The
Moon-Spinners, The
Mother Theresa - an inspirational story
Mr. Bean on Holiday
Mr. Hobbs takes a Vacation
Mr. Holland's Opus
Mr. Smith Goes to Washington * (recommended frequently)
Mrs. 'Arris Goes to Paris (one of my favorites. Nancy)
Mrs. Doubtfire (has one bad word)
Mrs. Miniver
My Best Friend
My Dog Skip
My Fair Lady *
My Friend Flicka
Namu
National Treasure ** (2004) is a great action movie. Scary for younger viewers.
National Velvet
Nature's Fury (documentary)
Never Ashamed
Never Been Kissed (ending kiss between unmarried adults)
New Adventures of Pippi Long Stockings
Nicholas Nickleby * (the newer one)
Night Crossing (two families plan escape from Communist East Germany to East Germany in balloon in 1979)
Night in the Museum
Night with the King, A * (PG) (I wouldn't recommend this myself, Nancy)
Nite Song
No Deposit, No Return (with Don Knotts)
No More Baths
No Time for Sergeants
North and South (with Richard Armitage - not the six-hour Civil War drama)
North by Northwest
North to Alaska
Now you See him, Now you Don't (Disney)
October Sky * (true story of Homer Hickam, famous NASA rocket scientist)
Oklahoma
Old Yeller *
On Holiday
On Our Own
On a Clear Day
One Against the Wind (a true war story)
Other Side of Heaven, The
Out of Africa
Pacifier, The
Pamela's Prayer * (my most recommended movie - the story of a godly courtship, Nancy)
Paper Clips
Parent Trap, The (the Hailey Mills version, not the new one)
Passion of the Christ, The
Paul the Apostle
Pay Check (2003)
Penny Serenade
Perfect Stranger
Perfect Stranger, The (about having dinner with Jesus - amazing)
Peter Marshall
Peter Pan (live version)
Pilgrim's Progress * (animated by The BridgestoneGroup, 1991)
Pistol, The
Polar Express *
Pollyanna *
Portrait of Courage
Pot o' Gold
Pretender, The
Pride and Prejudice * (with Kiera Knightly) (the A&E 2005 version has one 5min. scene of a room full of less than modestly clothed statues. No one could be the wiser to skip it as it did not even add to the story at all)
Princess Bride, The *
Princess of Thieves, The (about Robin Hood's daughter)
Printing, The * (a true story about Christians who printed Bibles under severe persecution)
Pursuit of Happiness, The (starring Will Smith; PG-13, so use discretion)
Question 7 * (how believers stood strong under Communist pressure)
Quiet Man, The * (with John Wayne and Maureen O'Hara.) One of John Wayne's non-Western movies). It takes place in Ireland in the 1930's and deals with his courtship of Maureen O'Hara's character and the cultural differences between Ireland and America. (The courtship is in the tradition of being chaperoned by the matchmaker and having familial permission before a relationship can be established). It was a good vehicle for family discussions about what behaviour is acceptable and what we expect from our children and why.
Rabbit Proof Fence
Racing Stripes
Radio * PG for language, 2003 movie. (An inspiring story but it has a lot of 70's mild rock music in the background. The message of the movie is very positive--a football coach helps a disabled black man.)
Railway Children, The (honor and love for father)
Rare Breed, The
Ratatouille * (Disney movie--best reviewed movie of the year) Although it is a computer animated film, it is certainly for all ages. There are no sexual innuendos, bad language, nothing inappropriate. It is the story of a rat who wants to become a chef. It is awesome!
Reach for the Sky - A true story and inspiring story about Douglas Bader.
Rear Window
Red Runs the River (great historical movie about Stonewall Jackson)
Remember the Titans *
Resurrection, The
Retrievers, The
Return of the Daughters
Ride, The * (A Billy Graham movie)
Right Stuff, The (history of the race to space and the birth of astronauts)
Rigoletto (some violence because of prejudice)
Ring of Bright Water - a story about an otter
Ring of Fire
Road Home, The http://preview.gospelcom.net/rev.php3?1895
Road to Redemption (a Billy Graham movie)
Robe, The
Rookie
Roseanna McCoy (excellent)
Rudy *
Run, Baby, Run (the story of Nicki Cruz's childhood--amazing story of God's mercy and redemption!
Running Wild
Sahara (2005)
Samantha - An American Girl story
Sammy
San Antonio Independent Christian Film Festival 2004-2007
Sarah Plain and Tall series *
Savage Sam
Scarlet Pimpernel, The
Scarlet and the Black, The (true story)
Seabiscuit
Search for Bobby Fischer, The
Searching for Bobby Fischer
Seasons of the Heart *
Second Chance * (stars Michael W. Smith)
Second Chances
Secondhand Lions
Secret Garden, The
Secret of Roan Irish, The
Sense and Sensibility *
Sequel: Belles on Their Toes
Seven Alone
Seven Brides for Seven Brothers *
Shadowlands (C. S. Lewis)
Shaggy Dog, The *(NOT the modern version)
Sheffey * (true story about a circuit riding preacher and his journey through life)
Shenendoah
Shepherd, The
Shiloh and Shiloh 2
Shiralee, The
Shirley Temple movies
Sign of the Beaver
Silent Night (with Linda Hamilton, true story)
Simon Birch
Sister Act 2
Sky Captain and the World of Tomorrow
Sky High
Skylark
Sleeping Beauty
Snow Dogs
Snow White
Something to Sing About * (Billy Graham movie)
Son of Flubber
Sound of Music, The **
Sounder
Sparticus
Spellbound (a documentary about spelling bees)
Spirit Bear- The Simon Jackson Story
Spirit of St. Louis, The (the story of Charles Lindburg and his flight across the
St. John in Exile *
Step over the Edge
Stephen's Test of Faith
Still Standing: The Stonewall Jackson Story
Sting, The (very old, with Robert Redford)
Story Lady, The (This movie gave opportunity to discuss many important topics such as not letting others push us to do something that we don't feel comfortable doing; always reading contracts and getting good advice before signing them; not letting ourselves get flattered into doing something we shouldn't do, etc.)
Stranded (updated Hallmark version of Swiss Family Robinson)
Stuart Little 2
Summer Magic (with Hailey Mills)
Summer of Ben Tyler (about a man who follows his conscience and the price he pays)
Summer of the Monkeys
Surf's Up
Survival
Swiss Family Robinson *
Ten Commandments, The * (Charlton Heston)
That Darn Cat
That Thing you do
Theory of Everything, The
Thin Ice
Three Lives of Thomasina, The (excellent)
Thunderhead
Time Line
Touching the Veil
Trainspotting
Treasure Island
Treasure of the Sierra Madre (Humphrey Bogart) A good lesson on the way greed changes a person.
Treasures of the Snow
Twelve Ordinary Men
Twice Given
Two Brothers (Special features show how they got all the footage of the tigers, by a French filmmaker)
Tyler, A Real Hero
Ubenjani (about Africa)
Ultimate Gift, The * excellent story about gratefulness and forgiveness, every teen should watch it. (Our children love this movie. Nancy)
Under the Greenwood Tree
Unsinkable Molly Brown
Untold Story of Flight 93, The
Ushipazin
Valiant
Valley of Light, The (touching)
Victoria and Albert
Walking Across Egypt
Wanted Dead or Alive (Steve McQueen)
Warriors of Honor
Waterproof *
West Side Story
Westward Ho the Wagons!
Whales: An Unforgettable Journey
What about Bob?
When Love Walks In (Hallmark)
Where the Red Fern Grows *
White Fang
Wild Hogs
William Tyndale Story, The
Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory
Winchester '73
Winslow Boy, The (full of principle and goodness)
Winter Stallion, The
Winter's End
Wives and Daughters *
Woman Who Willed a Miracle, The (true story of an older couple taking in foster baby)
Wonders of Creation--Available from www.MovieMars.com
World Trade Center, The
World War II Movies
30 Seconds over Tokyo
Back to Batan
Destination Tokyo
Flying Tigers, The
Green Berets, The
Longest Day, The
Operation Pacific
Run Silent, Run Deep
Sergeant York * (very good)
They Were Expendable
Tora! Tora! Tora! (Japan's perspective)
Torpedo Run
Twelve O'clock High
Worth it All, Memoirs of a Missionary
Wuthering Heights
Yankee Zulu
Yearling, The
You Got Mail
Young Thomas Edison
Yours, Mine and Ours (Lucille Ball and Henry Fonda, not the new one)
Christmas Movies:
A Christmas Carol (with George C Scott)
A Christmas Memory
All I want for Christmas
An Avonlea Christmas
Best Christmas Pageant Ever, The
Christmas Box, The (a work consumed father learns what is the first gift of
Christmas Child
Christmas Shoes
Christmas They Never Forgot, The
It's A Wonderful Life - Jimmy Stewart
Merry Christmas Charlie Brown! (Charles Scholzes "The Peanuts"
Miracle on 34th Street -1947 version
Nativity Story *, The
Noelle - Recommended by the American Family Association.
Shop Around the Corner - a black and white with Jimmy Stuart
White Christmas
Movie Series:
Andy Griffith Show, The
Answers in Genesis
Christy series, * The Complete Series (based on the Christian book by Catherine Marshall, starring Kellie Martin)
Daniel Boone (1970 TV series)
Davy Crockett (TV series)
Dick Van Dyke Show, The
Dr Quinn series
Drive through History Series
Finger Food Cafe Show, The
Gunsmoke (TV series)
Herbie movies
Here Come the Brides (early 60's series)
Homeward Bound series
I Love Lucy series
Leave it to Beaver series
Little Dogs on the Prairie videos (cartoons for children and adults made by Big Idea and Focus on the Family. www.startoons.com)
Little House on the Prairie series
Ma and Pa Kettle series
Mark IV Pictures: for all ages.
Moody Science Classic videos
Moody Science Videos
Ozzie and Harriet series
Pahapahooie Island (I think you can find it on Focus on the Family's website)
Road to Avonlea seasons 1-7
Shirley Temple series.
Spy Kids movies. http://www.pluggedinonline.com/movies/movies/a0001335.cfm
Three, Two, One Penguins! videos (made by Big Idea Productions)
Veggie Tales Series
Vision Forum Moody Science Videos
Walton, The series * (can be purchased at Wal-Mart or rented from most libraries)
Way of the Master DVD series for teens. These are hosted by Ray Comfort and Kirk Cameron and are thought-provoking but also humorous and engaging at the same time. A reader writes, "Each episode teaches ways to use the Ten Commandments to bring the sinner knowledge of his standing before God as a sinner and also shows a one-on-one witnessing encounter. We watch an episode every Friday as a family and we can't wait to see the next. The Lord is using it to give us a love for the lost! I believe there are two seasons out on DVD with 15-17 episodes each and Season 3 will be out very soon. Visit www.wayofthemaster.com
White Fang (movie and Canadian TV series)
Wind at my Back Seasons, The 1-2
Wonders of God's creation (6 discs)
4 Acorn Media productions. Awesome history of all the presidents. No bad words of an kind. Super clean and informative. Got it from the local library. An intimate look at life in the White House through eight administrations as remembered by a mother and daughter who, between them, served as White House maids for 52 years.
Mr. Button Videos: Mainly for children but my older ones like them also:
Ambushed
Dudley Dumpling
Hidden Treasure
Hoodwinked
Lost in Silver Canyon
Red Bicycle, The
Telling Kelly
Great Bible Stories:
Abraham
Jacob
Jesus
Joseph
Moses
Paul the Emissary
Musicals:
An American in Paris
Fiddler on the Roof
King and I, The
Music Man
My Fair Lady
Oklahoma!
Oliver
Seven Brides for Seven Brothers *
Singing in the Rain
Sound of Music, The *
West Side Story
Focus on the Family's Radio Theatre.
It is very good and accurate. Great to take them on long car rides!
A Christmas Carol
All of the Chronicles of Narnia
Amazing Grace (very well done)
Anne of Green Gables
At Home in Mitford
At the Back of the North Wind
Ben-Hur
Billy Budd , Sailor
Bonhoeffer: The Cost of Freedom
Father Gilbert Mystery Series (some are scary for children)
Hiding Place, The
Legend of Squanto, The
Les Miserable
Little Women
Secret Garden, The
Silas Marner
The Life of Jesus: The Luke Reports (very good)
And many more
Available from www.family.org
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Aug. 23, 2008 - The Lord is FULL of blessings! |
Just yesterday, I received notice that I was the "Blogger of the Week." I am so thrilled to have people come by to visit me. I just made a comment a couple of days about what to do to get more traffic to my site.... to get out there because I believe many things on my site could be a blessing to so many home school moms. I created my blog originally to be a blessing to other home school moms. It is kinda "scarey" to myself on the front page when I go to log into home school blogger. LOL.
It is such a blessing to me to be used by the Lord. An old friend called me today, and the Lord ministered to her through me in some of the things I had said. We spoke, I guess, close to three hours today. I tell you it was a real "pick-me-upper" to see a familiar phone number come across the caller ID...
This morning, I signed onto my bank account to find it overdrawn. I simply forgot about the automatic withdraw for the security system and the automatic charges from GoDaddy through my PayPal account that evident taken from my checking, which threw my balance into the RED. Instead of GoDaddy charges me one invoice, instead they put through several charges. I did call them to cancel the account, and they did refund the money but that isn't going to pay the overdraft charges.
The money taken out of my account was for gas to fill up my truck. So, I prayed and asked God about not going to Church this week since I didn't have the funds for gas. My daughter shows up this evening, and told me that the Lord told her on the trip to my house to fill out my truck for me. Once again, the Lord blessed me through my daughter.
I can still remember when I lived my life without knowing Jesus and how rough it really was.... living in the world... living in the pigpen, without Him. I am so grateful that He has chosen me out of my family to hold the torch... to be the light.
It is such an uplifting feeling to me to know that my daughter listens and obeys God. It is a relief to know that He has her in His hands. I can remember not so long ago that He didn't. Thank you Jesus!!
I can't imagine my life without Him!!
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Aug. 22, 2008 - Sea Turtle on the beach of Jensen Beach, Florida |
This is my Show-n-Tell Friday.... a Sea Turtle on the beach of Jensen Beach, Florida
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Aug. 21, 2008 - Meat Loaf in Crock Pot |
Meat Loaf
2 lbs. ground beef
1/2 lb. sausage
2 med. onions, finely chopped
1 clove of garlic, chopped
2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. pepper
1 c. sour cream
1 can cream of mushroom soup
1 1/2 c. bread or cracker crumbs
1 1/2 c. milk
Soak bread or cracker crumbs in milk. Mix meat, seasonings, and soaked crumbs thoroughly. In a separate bowl, mix sour cream and mushroom soup. Make meat mixture into loaf and pour the sour cream-soup mixture over top. Bake in crock pot 10 to 12 hours on low.
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Aug. 21, 2008 - Memoirs- About Me |
This week, we are to write about ourselves.
 
My name is Karen, and I wear many hats!!
I am a single, stay-at-home, Children's director at church, and a home school mom of two daughters. One is 21 and the other is 12.
I do work from home allowing myself to have a flexible schedule to training up my youngest in the way she should go.
I am a devout Jesus Freak, and a God Chaser. As my oldest daughter friends say, "I have "gangsta" faith.... meaning once I have my directions, I do it with no questions asked... with no end in mind... with no looking back...
I have a heart to disciple the children that are already in the church... those kids who have been in church for so long they think its boring. You see, the Lord has birthed a seed within me to reach those churched kids for Him. I teach the children that church doesn't have to boring. No, I don't play games but I do teach them the gifts of the Holy Spirit and activate them so (my dream) that these children by the time they are from 16-18 years old they are ready to make an impact in the world by doing mission trips and by the time they are 18+ years old they are profficient in the gifts of the Holy Spirit to minister right along side the adults. My goal is to raise up the Lord's Army with the children already in the church before we lose them too.
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Aug. 20, 2008 - Lost Links |
On my previous blog, I had many links listed. However, I lost them when transferring the template over somehow. So, I am adding new links to my blog.
If you have any good suggestions, please feel free to post them.
Thanks!
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Aug. 20, 2008 - Once Again... |
Today, I realize once again that God is in control. There is nothing that I can do apart from Him, He is good... all the time.
For the past two days, my dog, AnnaBell has been under the weather. She has been shivering, shaking and panting deeply. I thought it was the tropical storm coming our way that freaked her out, but I was wrong. I took her outside yesterday to potty and she couldn't potty. She whimpered when she tried to arch her back. She tried sitting on the right side and done a complete before she realized she couldn't and switched to the other hip. That didn't last long until she was laying on her belly to potty.
I got emotional and cried my eyes out. This dog is a part of our family. She is like one of my children. Watching her brought me deep sorrow the last two days.
She is a Jack Russell, and well she brings much freshness and excitement in our lives. To see her lifeless really pricks my heart.
We took her to the pet hospital this morning, and the vet fell in love with her because of her disposition. They done a x-ray on her and found that she had severe trauma to her spine. Her spine is inflamed. We caught it early enough to try and save her. I am giving her inflammatory medicine to reduce the pressure between the 4th and 5th vertebrae and this should prevent from calcium being forming the two vertebraes.
My daughter and I laid hands on her and prayed for her. My daughter said she was looking a whole lot better... but through my tears, I couldn't see much.Over the next day or two we will be watching her, and if there is no improvment then surgery or something worse will have to happen.
We are believing that God has chosen these pills as the avenue to heal one of His creatures that brings us much joy on earth! His Love and Grace endures forever.
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Aug. 19, 2008 - Hospital Hospitality |
TEACHing Tips - Hospital Hospitality
By Donna Venning
When you hear of a friend or church member that is in the hospital, many of us offer to make meals to bring to their home. It's awesome to see Christians ministering to each other this way (or even better, ministering to non-believing neighbors & co-workers!). But in addition to the meal-at-home idea, I want to challenge you to consider a few things to do while someone is in the hospital. This is often a very trying time for the other family members, who may be spending long hours at the hospital, many days in a row. With that in mind, here are some suggestions geared toward showing care and concern for the patient's family.
MEALS: Meals at hospitals can be expensive. Package up a bag or basket of sandwiches, bottled water, nuts, fruit and other non-refrigerated items and deliver it to the family at the hospital. Many hospital waiting rooms have microwaves, too, so you could even take soup or other dishes that just need a little heating up. Consider many of the "prepared and ready to eat" type of things that you can purchase at the store: no longer just the traditional "cup of soup," you can now purchase pastas and even desserts that simply require the person to heat, eat and toss the container. Don't forget to bring some plastic utensils.
ADD-INS: My stepmother (who has spent more than her fair share of time in hospital waiting rooms) said that she has found that keeping a journal during this time was helpful. Consider putting a journal into the basket with the meals: the journal can be used for the family to write their thoughts or even to keep track of the medical concerns and treatments that the physicians discuss with them. Other thoughtful items to put into the basket: small bible, devotional book or magazine. Offer to lend your Walkman or Portable DVD player (along with a few movies) if you have one. If you have a small tape recorder, offer that to the family: they may want to record what the doctor says when he stops by (see next suggestion).
SIT & WAIT: Waiting for the doctor to stop by and check on the patient is one of the most frustrating parts about being in the hospital. You just never know when they'll make their rounds. Because the patient might be on pain-killers or other medication, family members want to be present in case the doctor shows up. You can call the family and ask if you can some sit with the patient for a while so they can go do errands or get out for a little bit. That way, if the doctor happens to stop by, you can be the coherent ear to gather info. Make sure that if needed, the family member tells the nurse that you have permission to be in the room when the doctor stops by (because of privacy laws, this verbal permission may be needed in order for non-family members to be present when the physician is there.)
CHILDCARE: Does the patient have children at home? Perhaps you could offer to keep the kids for the day or even over night. If you know of other families that the "hospital" family trusts for childcare, you may consider organize a baby-sitting rotation or at least gather names and availability and pass that to the family.
PET CARE: Many of us think to help out with kids, but what about pets? Some people without children have pets that need care (and yes, Dad, this comment is written on your behalf!) Offer to stop by and feed, walk or "let out" the pet. If possible, offer to bring the pet to your home for a few days.
PARKING FEES: Most of the hospitals in my area charge for parking by the hour. If this is the case in your area, stop by the hospital and drop off an envelope at the nurses' station or volunteer station with $20 in it (writing the patient's or their family members name & room number on it). Include a note saying "Praying for you. Park on us!" Don't sign your name. . .anonymity can be a fun thing!
CALL BEFORE VISITING: Would the family like company or would they prefer that you simply drop off your meal, your flowers, etc and leave? If the best thing for the patient is rest, then be considerate. Staying to visit may seem like the most hospitable thing to do, but in reality, a brief ten minute visit may be all that the patient (or family) can take. Tell the family to be honest and let you know their needs. If they don't want visitors but you really want to bring them a meal or care basket, then drop your items off at the nurses' station with a note telling the family you're praying for them.
And speaking of prayers, in addition to praying for the family, ask them if there is anyone they would like you to call or email with an update or prayer request. When my father was recently in the hospital, my stepmother didn't make it to church for three Sundays in a row, but she asked that I fill out a "prayer request" for our church bulletin each week so that others could be praying.
ASK & LISTEN: Call your friend just to talk. Begin the conversation by saying "I was just calling to chat. Is this a good time?" This way, if they're in a "waiting period" they can fill the time talking with you but it also gives them the chance to say "no" if it isn't a convenient time. Let them talk about what's going on or about the weather-whatever they need. Sometimes, the waiting goes on and on, and a conversation with a friend is just what the doctor ordered (for the family, not the patient!). Be supportive and caring, but let them guide the conversation. Don't force them to talk about the medical concerns if they don't want to, but do ask how they are doing. It's tempting for many people to answer that question with "Fine. I'm fine." Instead, try asking "Have you been able to get some rest?" or "Have you been able to have some reading time?" or something more specific like that. Chances are they need to talk about how they are doing, but sometimes feel guilty, like they should only be concerned about the ill family member. Asking specifics about them, without pressing, can be a relief for them. And finally, don't ask if there is "anything" you can do to help. Many people say "Call me if I can do anything" but very rarely will the other person call. Instead, be specific. Ask "Can I stop by your house and water your plants?" Have a few specific suggestions in mind before you call so that you are prepared to offer. Chances are you'll get taken up on a specific request whereas general offers are usually declined.
The article is copyright 2008 - Teach Magazine and is entitled "Hospital Hospitality". Enjoy! And visit their website, for more wonderful articles on Homemaking and Homeschooling. www.TEACHmagazine.com
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Aug. 18, 2008 - Monday- Menu |
This week's menu:
Monday: Dinner out
Tuesday: Chicken Alfredo
Wednesday: Taco Salad
Thursday: Beef Salad
Friday: Homemade Pizza
Saturday: Potato Soup
Sunday: Beef Roast
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Aug. 14, 2008 - Why We Homeschool |
Why We Homeschool
All Scripture is quoted in NASB unless notated.
...as an act of obedience to God.
“Does the LORD delight in burnt offerings and sacrifices as much as in obeying the voice of the LORD? To obey is better than sacrifice…” ~ I Samuel 15:22
“… Then render to Caesar the things that are Caesar’s; and to God the things that are God’s.” ~ Matthew 22:21
...to serve God.
“…as for me and my house, we will serve the LORD.” ~ Joshua 24:15
...to train my daughter in righteousness AND in life skills.
“Train up a child in the way he should go, even when he is old he will not depart from it.” ~ Proverbs 22:6
...to discover the God-given calling and raise them to fulfill it by directing lessons to cultivate passion within them to pursue God.
Also, just as spiritual gifts need to be fanned into flame, so, too, do gifts bestowed upon us during our physical formation by God:
"…fan into flame the gift of God.”
2 Timothy 1:6
…to encourage my daughter to be stewards of the gifts and talents that God has given to her.
The Parable of the Talents, Matthew 25:14-30.
...for the glory of God.
“Whether, then, you eat or drink or whatever you do,
do all to the glory of God.” ~ I Corinthians 10:31
...to teach my daughter that God is Creator.
“In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth.” ~ Genesis 1:1
...to teach my daughter that God is their Creator.
“For You formed my inward parts; You wove me in my mother's womb. I will give thanks to You, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made; Wonderful are Your works, and my soul knows it very well.” ~ Psalm 139:13, 14
...to teach my daughter to love the Lord their God with all their heart and soul and strength every possible moment.
“The LORD is our God, the LORD is one! You shall love the LORD your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your might. These words, which I am commanding you today, shall be on your heart. You shall teach them diligently to your sons and shall talk of them when you sit in your house and when you walk by the way and when you lie down and when you rise up. You shall bind them as a sign on your hand and they shall be as frontals on your forehead. You shall write them on the doorposts of your house and on your gates.” ~ Deuteronomy 6:4-9
...to teach my daughter that Scripture thoroughly equips her for every good work.
“…and that from childhood you have known the sacred writings which are able to give you the wisdom that leads to salvation through faith which is in Christ Jesus. All Scripture is inspired by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, for training in righteousness; so that the man of God may be adequate, equipped for every good work.” ~ 2 Timothy 3:15-17
...to teach my daughter that God will take care of ALL our needs, if we seek God first and His righteousness.
“But seek first His kingdom and His righteousness, and all these things will be added to you.” ~ Matthew 6:33
Also see Daniel, chapter 1
...to teach my daughter the fear of the Lord.
“You shall fear the LORD your God; and you shall serve Him…”
~ Deuteronomy 10:20
“The fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge, fools despise wisdom and instruction.” ~ Proverbs 1:7
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Aug. 14, 2008 - Crock Pot Chicken Parisienne |
6 med. chicken breasts
1 can cream of mushroom soup
4 oz. mushrooms, sliced
1 c. sour cream, mixed with 1/4 c. flour
Salt and pepper
Paprika
Sprinkle chicken breasts lightly with salt, pepper, and paprika. Place chicken in crock pot. Mix soup and mushrooms until well combined. Pour over chicken. Sprinkle with a little more paprika. Cover and cook on low for 7 to 9 hours or on high 3 to 4 hours. Remove chicken and stir in sour cream mixture during last 30 minutes. Serve sauce over chicken with rice or noodles.
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Aug. 13, 2008 - 08-09 Homeschool Blogger will be starting soon |
2008-2009 School Year
Join me in a variety of fun “Homeschool” Blogger assignments and get to know each other in a safe and friendly way. I will write out homework assignments for class participants through my blog and you will post your answers on your blog.
Class starts on Wednesday September 3rd, 2008 and runs until June 2009!
Sign our Class Roster below by signing the comments section and letting me know that you want to participate.
Class Description: A year full of online fun with other homeschooling Moms! We will share in special posts related to our daily activities and our blessings.
Prerequisite: Prefer to be a Homeschooling Christian Mom. Our homework will be Bible based with the purpose of uplifting one another and strengthening our faith.
http://bloggerfriendschool.wordpress.com/
Please come and join in on the fun!! You won't regret it.
Being involved in these fun activities does bring traffic to your site. Well, with this activity, it will bring much reward for your labors. Not necessarily the traffic as your reward, but the depth of the assignments. Be free to check out my post from last year. Click on the right-hand link under file folders named blogger school.
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Aug. 13, 2008 - Language Arts lesson |
Check out what we done in Language Arts today....
I posted it on our other blog.
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Aug. 13, 2008 - Obama and infanticide? |
This is the 'creative hand of God' destroyed by the 'creative hand of man'! Oh, what good this hand could have done - saved lives, educated, legislated, governed, discovered, or maybe even rocked the cradle of a new generation!
Take a look at this video on Obama’s support of infanticide:
http://tw.youtube.com/watch?v=VIdbYjmbFzo
I don't have TV, but you know that can NOT be an excuse for not being informed! I just received the link below in an email earlier, and my heart is broken! After watching the YouTubeVideo, I began to do a google search for more information to confirm the truth in the matter. I was shocked!!
The lady who is speaking on this video, is actually a mom who has spoken at the local homeschool group. I am not a member of, but our dance teacher was and validated who she is.
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Father God in the name of your Son Jesus Christ, I pray for those souls that are not yet born, still a fetus in the womb. Grow each fetus for your purpose my Lord.
Awaken the souls of Your people to see the lies and deceit that is going before their faces. Father, rescue these babies that are aborted and those who are born and then throw aside. Father, I ask that all those saved through Christ would intercede and pray for the unborn and born babies, and also for the souls and lives of the mothers and fathers. May followers of Christ do all they can to stop abortion and infanticide using the spiritual weapons that you have given us.
May we not stand by and allow false Christians to preach hate and condemnation rather than God’s love and grace through Christ. May we extend forgiveness unto women who have had abortions in the past and show them love, so that they will not receive future abortions. May we not be focused on the past sinful behavior but future renewal for the mother, the father, and the child through Christ.
Please Lord, may these urgent issues claim the attention of the saints, many of whom have fallen victim to the vain distractions of the enemy. In the name of Jesus Christ, Amen.
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Satan and evil aren’t stupid enough to come out and say to the average person, “Hey, let’s do evil stuff!” Satan is subtle, a "good guy", who says ‘let’s compromise.’ We can find common ground. God didn’t REALLY say THAT, did He?
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Aug. 12, 2008 - From "Schedules" to "To Do List" |
We had another wonderful day in the Lord!
I have tell you of my past struggles i have had. Before I came to know Jesus as my Savior, I was "Ms. Corporate America" who owned and ran her own business that included two handfuls of employees to boot. While contending for the TITLE, I carried around my "day planner." It was my "bible." (Please forgive me Lord). I couldn't start my day without looking at my schedule. I had every minute I could possibly squeeze out of a day accounted for. Things from drive time to telephone time.
A hurricane did come and visited us shortly after a couple of months bringing my daughter to and from the job to school her. This forced me home, well OK, not really because during this time the Lord was really speaking to me about being the woman that is written in Titus2. The Lord opened that door for me, and I praise Him for it. Four years later, I am still at home. Glory to Him!
So basically, the WHOLE time I have been homeschooling, I have NOT been able to keep a schedule. I struggled with this for the longest time. I would read about all these other families who had schedules and from 8-8:30 they done this and at 2 they went to the Library, then back home by 4:30 to cook dinner for hubby.... I felt I was inferior because I couldn't keep a schedule.
I would do up a schedule only to get stressed out by it. I would stress out because it look longer than 45 minutes to do Math, or longer than 10 minutes to get to the Library. Before I knew it I was losing my temper with my daughter. Totally, not what I was to do. You could say that I felt that her failures in not keeping with the schedule made me inadequate as a mom!
Back in April, the Lord smacked me in the forehead and asked me, "Who do you think you are?" It was pretty obvious who I thought I was,.... was nothing what the Lord showed me. I did not like what the Lord had showed me. I repented for my wrong notion, wrong attitude, and my wrong behavior. I repented for passing judgment upon my child. I repented for giving her unrealistic expectations and scolded her for not keeping with the schedule.
I have to say the Lord has done a mighty work within me, but He isn't even close to being done. LOL. After three years of struggling with this, the Lord has set me FREE!! The Lord released me from bondage!!
You see, I was putting myself into "bondage" by forcing ourselves onto a time schedule. The Lord revealed to me that I was just like the Isreallites. God released them from bondage, and they wasn't happy so they wanted to return to bondage. That is EXACTLY what I tried to do!!
Since my forehead smackin', I sought the Lord as what we were to do. I know it is very important to "stay on task." I also know how easy it is to get side-track and lose two hours. I really felt the Lord impress upon me to make out "To Do List."
Each morning, we will take our "To Do List" to the Lord and ask Him to remove anything we shouldn't do that day, and to allow us to do what He wants us to do. Then, we simply follow His lead. Now, this beloved is FREEDOM!!! Freedom of being in bondage; freedom from trying to go back into bondage.
You know, even the name "to Do List" gives me a sense of security and freedom! God is simply amazing!
Now ladies, if you use a time schedule, then that's awesome!! You need to do what the Lord is leading you to do for your family. Please do not let my life to discourage you in yours. I originally started this blog to be a blessing to other homeschool moms, and that is what I still strive to do.
"The LORD will guard your going out and your coming in from this time forth and forever." ~ Psalm 121:8 (NASB)
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Aug. 11, 2008 - Our First Day of School |
Today was our first OFFICIAL day of school!! I am SO pleased with how everything went!
To find out more about our homeschool, click here:
http://www.homeschoolblogger.com/livingwater
I have created another blog that will be our 2008/2009 Yearbook. At the end of the shcool year, I will print everything out and then bind into a book for our friend and family to view.
We created posters today to hang on her bedroom wall. It consists of the items she needs to remember.
SSSHHHH!! Don't say anything, but she ENJOYED her first official day of school!!
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